Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

crisp full hd display

robust dedicated graphics

solid build quality

adequate port selection

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

limited upgradeability

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor performance

ample storage options

average battery life

dim display

limited port selection

no optical drive

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
71 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 24.96 cm x 2.49 cm 35.84 cm x 24.41 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.87 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Dark moss Platinum grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 2200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Vega 3
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.6 hours Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Quick Charge Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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